Doctor Degree Name List
- Arif Digital
- Oct 4
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 14

List of common doctor degree names, including their full forms and general meaning:
MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (degree to become a medical doctor)
MD: Doctor of Medicine (postgraduate degree after MBBS)
MS: Master of Surgery (postgraduate surgical degree)
DM: Doctorate of Medicine (advanced specialty degree)
MCh: Master of Chirurgiae (Master of Surgery, super-specialty degree)
DO: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (physician degree with holistic approach)
DPM: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (dentistry degree)
BAMS: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
BHMS: Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
BPT: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
DGO: Diploma in Gynecology and Obstetrics
DNB: Diplomate of National Board (specialist certification)
DMLT: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Diploma in Radiography, Dialysis Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Nursing, etc. for specialized technician roles
These represent various medical fields including allopathic medicine, dentistry, homeopathy, Ayurveda, physiotherapy, and specialized diplomas for technicians and assistants in medical labs, radiography, dialysis, and nurshing.